Oiling the Hammond A100

[@LeeBlaske]

If you have to replace the wick on that main bearing, what's the best kind on knot to use? What knot did Hammond use at the factory?

[@nichesound]

I recently have been working on my 1960 M3 after taking the organ out of storage after 20 years. This had the front cover still on it so the insides are very clean. Tube checked and replaced as needed amp tubes. Hammond oil to left cup for scanner and motor, both middle and right cups had three doses of filling cup, that was Friday night. Saturday checked and had some squeeling bearings so I left it alone. Sunday night so two days later: tonight I realized that some heat might get the oil to flow better. After ten minutes of going up and down the generator on the bottom side slowly back and forth, I started the organ and had NO SQUEEELING!! When I shut down the generator is ran for 16 seconds until it stopped. I imagine this might be rare? but if your organ is squeeling give it some loving heat! Johnne in Clallam Bay, WA.

[@perrycapitani544]

Thanks so much for your helpful video. One question: I noticed that on my A100 which I bought two years ago, I don't see any threads/wicks coming out of the oiling cup. Since you strongly recommended that I attend to that, I was wondering where I can buy replacement wicks. If you know of a source, please let me know. many thanks again. PC

[@vintagepearlguitars]

Thank you so much!

[@CommuneRecords]

Great to learn this, thank you! The trough that runs along the generator, is that oiled by the two funnels on top?

[@garlandmusic]

Yes

[@HebertAngenendt]

Which oil brand and model do you use?

[@Darrell2026]

Hammond organ from classic Hammond online

[@garlandmusic]

Gunk Super Oil aka Liquid Wrench Light Machine Oil, part number L1004 or L1004C